August is Admit You're Happy Month

Posted on 08/01/2016

Well, we made it. Summer is coming to a close and we’re looking down the road towards school shopping, fall pumpkin season and family holidays. But, summer isn’t over quite yet.

The month of August happens to be National Admit You’re Happy Month. There are lots of things to be happy about in life, and August is a chance to appreciate all of them.

If you’re not quite sure what you have to be happy about, don’t worry. Today we’ve compiled a list of 31 awesome ideas you can take advantage of each day this month to boost your happiness. So take a gander, and go ahead, admit it… you’re happy.

Write yourself an encouraging note. Stick it somewhere you’ll see it for an extra boost of encouragement throughout the day!

Write someone else a friendly note… just because.

Practice positivity. See how long you can go without complaining once.

Spend time outdoors. Nature has ways of instilling joy in us.

Go on an adventure. Skip the planner for a day and see where the road takes you! You may be surprised at what you find.

Treat yourself to a delicious carefree snack just for fun!

Compliment a stranger. Pay it forward and see how many people’s days you can make.

Have a dance party. In your house alone or with other people, break it down and get groovy.

Sleep all day. Take a break from work and spend an entire day lounging around in bed and relaxing. Sounds nice, right?

Donate to a cause. Pick a charity you believe in and give away!

Explore your spirituality. See what joy and peace you can find and grow inner self.

Play a board game. Because family game nights just never get old, do they?

Try a new hobby. Interested in playing guitar? Painting a picture? See what joys await you and start exploring potential hobbies.

Give a hug. Even people who aren’t touchy need a hug every now and then.

Try a new recipe. Get creative and see what you can cook up in a hot kitchen!

Play with puppies. Check out your local pet shelter and see if there are any animals to play with, then go forth and have the greatest day ever.